Why should we try
a BenefitCruise as a fund-raiser?
Because it's easy! The target participants for your BenefitCruise are folks who have cruised in the past or are planning a cruise in the near future. Your members, their families and their friends are out there right now thinking about cruising. Soon they will be making the decision on which cruise to take. Why not give them a reason to sail on a cruise designed to benefit your specific Fund-raising effort?
Since family and friends tend to vacation together, you will also gain access to potential new contributors who have disposable income and can assist you with future events.
Remember, people who have a truly great cruise experience will cruise again and again.
Planet Travel does all the detail work?
We do! We handle the reservations, deposits, payments, special requests, answering questions and distributing the documents.
How do we promote our cruise?
You can promote your cruise through your web site, monthly newsletters, meetings, services or any type of advertising you prefer. Planet Travel will supply you with posters, post cards and other print media to help with your promotion. Additionally, we will list your cruise on the Planet Travel web site to invite others to join in your Fund-raising efforts.
How does our organization make money with a BenefitCruise?
Your group makes money by:
More specifically, we obtain a group rate from Carnival. You then "mark up" the per person price the amount is up to you.
Carnival will match up to $5 per person per day (first and second passengers only). For example:
3 day cruise / $30 per cabin
4 day cruise / $40 per cabin
5 day cruise / $50 per cabin
7 day cruise / $70 per cabin
10 day cruise / $100 per cabin
Can we dine together as a group?
We can make arrangements to have your group seated together for dinner or, if you prefer, everyone may dine as they please. The choice is yours.
Because it's easy! The target participants for your BenefitCruise are folks who have cruised in the past or are planning a cruise in the near future. Your members, their families and their friends are out there right now thinking about cruising. Soon they will be making the decision on which cruise to take. Why not give them a reason to sail on a cruise designed to benefit your specific Fund-raising effort?
Since family and friends tend to vacation together, you will also gain access to potential new contributors who have disposable income and can assist you with future events.
Remember, people who have a truly great cruise experience will cruise again and again.
Planet Travel does all the detail work?
We do! We handle the reservations, deposits, payments, special requests, answering questions and distributing the documents.
How do we promote our cruise?
You can promote your cruise through your web site, monthly newsletters, meetings, services or any type of advertising you prefer. Planet Travel will supply you with posters, post cards and other print media to help with your promotion. Additionally, we will list your cruise on the Planet Travel web site to invite others to join in your Fund-raising efforts.
How does our organization make money with a BenefitCruise?
Your group makes money by:
- "Marking up" the per
person cruise rate
- Receiving matching funds from
Carnival Cruise Lines
- Using the "free" cabins
as additional Fund-raising devices or converting directly into
Fund-raising cash.
More specifically, we obtain a group rate from Carnival. You then "mark up" the per person price the amount is up to you.
Carnival will match up to $5 per person per day (first and second passengers only). For example:
3 day cruise / $30 per cabin
4 day cruise / $40 per cabin
5 day cruise / $50 per cabin
7 day cruise / $70 per cabin
10 day cruise / $100 per cabin
For every 15 cabins
your group sells, the 16th cabin is free (2 berths). You can take
the cash value of the free cabin and add it to your Fund-raising
totals. Or you can raffle or auction off the free cabin for
additional money.
How much money can we make?
Let's say 20 cabins are sold on a 7 day cruise. You marked up the cabin price by $70 ($35 per person based on 2 in a cabin). Carnival matches the $70 now you have $140 per cabin x 20 cabins = $2800 Total Fund-raising for your organization.
Don't forget the free cabin you've earned. You can turn the value of the cabin back into cash if the per person cruise price was $500 you now have and additional $1000 for your group or a Total Fund-raising = $3800.
OR
You can sell 500 raffle tickets for that free cabin at $10 a ticket for a chance to win the free cruise. Total raffle dollars raised for the free cruise $5000. Now the Total Fund-raising is $7800!
See how it adds up?
When do we get paid?
After the sailing, Carnival will send a check, made payable to your non profit, to the agency and we will deliver it to you.
When can we use the free cabin?
The free cabin must be used during the group cruise.
When can we sail on a BenefitCruise?
With the exception of the holidays and extremely high volume periods, almost anytime is available for a group Fund-raising cruise.
Where can we sail on our cruise?
Carnival "Funships" cruise to the Caribbean, Mexico, Bahamas, Bermuda, New England & Canada, Alaska and Hawaii from many different ports in Florida, California, Texas, Louisiana, Mexico and now the eastern seaboard of the U.S. Some of the new departure ports are within easy driving distance from most major cities.
Can we have private meetings or socials?
Yes, we can arrange
special events just for your group.How much money can we make?
Let's say 20 cabins are sold on a 7 day cruise. You marked up the cabin price by $70 ($35 per person based on 2 in a cabin). Carnival matches the $70 now you have $140 per cabin x 20 cabins = $2800 Total Fund-raising for your organization.
Don't forget the free cabin you've earned. You can turn the value of the cabin back into cash if the per person cruise price was $500 you now have and additional $1000 for your group or a Total Fund-raising = $3800.
OR
You can sell 500 raffle tickets for that free cabin at $10 a ticket for a chance to win the free cruise. Total raffle dollars raised for the free cruise $5000. Now the Total Fund-raising is $7800!
See how it adds up?
When do we get paid?
After the sailing, Carnival will send a check, made payable to your non profit, to the agency and we will deliver it to you.
When can we use the free cabin?
The free cabin must be used during the group cruise.
When can we sail on a BenefitCruise?
With the exception of the holidays and extremely high volume periods, almost anytime is available for a group Fund-raising cruise.
Where can we sail on our cruise?
Carnival "Funships" cruise to the Caribbean, Mexico, Bahamas, Bermuda, New England & Canada, Alaska and Hawaii from many different ports in Florida, California, Texas, Louisiana, Mexico and now the eastern seaboard of the U.S. Some of the new departure ports are within easy driving distance from most major cities.
Can we have private meetings or socials?
Can we dine together as a group?
We can make arrangements to have your group seated together for dinner or, if you prefer, everyone may dine as they please. The choice is yours.
Planet Travel Holdings Inc.
2060 W Monroe
Springfield Il 62704
217-241-0180
877-713-7650
www.planetravelonline.com
2060 W Monroe
Springfield Il 62704
217-241-0180
877-713-7650
www.planetravelonline.com